Mar 2, 2007
Washington DC March 2, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Edward Lapham, Executive Editor of Automotive News, says that for automakers around the world, CO2 emissions, global warming, and the drive to burn less petroleum have become a big product development issue. At the Geneva auto show next week, companies suc ... Continue reading
IIHS: Bumpers That Can't Take Bumps
Mar 1, 2007
First results of new crash tests: most car bumpers don't work in low-speed crashes; 3 cars sustain $4,500 damage in 6 mph test while old Ford Escort sustains little damage ARLINGTON, VA â Most bumpers on midsize cars do little to resist damage in the kinds of low-speed collisions that are common in commuter traffi ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports: 2007 New Car Reliability Predictions, Mercedes-Benz Last
Feb 28, 2007
CONSUMER REPORTSâ ANNUAL NEW CAR RELIABILITY PREDICTIONS SEE LEXUS SLIP, LINCOLN IMPROVE Infiniti, Audi, and GMC also show big improvements, while Jeep falters; Mercedes-Benz drops to last place YONKERS, NY â Lexus, Toyotaâs luxury brand known for excellent reliability, slipped to fifth place from last y ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports: European Cars Excel in Performance, Fall Short on Reliability
Feb 28, 2007
CR finds Volkswagen and Audi lead the pack when it comes to overall test performance, but Honda, Subaru, and Toyota are best when it comes to reliability YONKERS, NY â Volkswagen and Audi build the cars that perform best on average in Consumer Reportsâ tests, followed by Honda, BMW and Mercedes-Benz, Mazda an ... Continue reading
Diesel Dangerous for Commuters
Feb 28, 2007
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Diesel fumes pose a major health risk to commuters, according to a new report by the non-profit Clean Air Task Force. The Boston-based environmental research group reported today that even though we spend only a tiny portion of our day commuting, it's during the commute th ... Continue reading
Rinspeed eXasis Full Story With Specs and Details
Feb 28, 2007
World premiere at the Geneva Motor Show 2007 "Glass" concept car to mark Rinspeed's 30th birthday - 40 years after Bayer's first "all-plastic" car eXasis - Glass-free transparency Zumikon / Leverkusen â "There's never been anything like it" were the words used in the online edition of an acclaimed international ne ... Continue reading
Zoom-Zoom Is Mazda's DNA, Says President James O'Sullivan
Feb 27, 2007
By Marty Bernstein AIADA Contributing Editor The new Mazda Hakaze Concept to be introduced at the 77th Annual Geneva International Motor Show Advertising slogans, with rare exceptions, do not resonate with most consumers, especially in the automotive category. Theyâre the clever little phrase at the bottom of a pr ... Continue reading
What Will Be The Fuel of The Future?
Feb 27, 2007
By Les Jackson AIADA Contributing Editor By the middle part of the 21st Century engineers and scientists see a shift to fully electric vehicles. Internal combustion-powered vehicles will be relegated to museums, parades and shows, much like carriages and steam engines are displayed today. Reaching that point will take ... Continue reading
Feb 26, 2007
SUZUKI XL7 LIMITED 3 ROW AWD More Than Just a GM Cousin By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Iâm still getting used to Suzuki being in the mainstream of vehicle production. No longer is it just a company that has evolved from making motorcycles to just producing small, low-content econo-cars. With this ... Continue reading
2008 Ford Super Duty Pickup Review
Feb 26, 2007
Tow Vehicle Review: 2008 Ford Super Duty Pickup Texas Ice Storm vs. Real-Life Tough Truck. Ford Wins. By Dan Prescott RVers have vehicular needs beyond those of average drivers. Especially if their needs include towing a hefty travel trailer, toy hauler or fifth-wheel. ... Continue reading
GM Rocks Hollywood Oscars Week with TEN Fashion Show
Feb 25, 2007
GM Reaches for the Stars By Dan Prescott As Hollywood gears up for the Academy Awards, a bevy of pre-Oscars parties roll into Tinsel Town. One of the most anticipated galas each year is a production of General Motors, a high-energy fashion show simply known as âTEN.â This exclusive event intersects the worlds ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel New Car Research Tools
Feb 25, 2007
Find MSRP and Dealer Invoice Prices, Option Packages, Shipping Charges, Recall Information, Rebate Information, Service Bulletins, Fuel Usage, and NHTSA Crash Test Results. ⢠All from one place, and all for free! ⢠Car Reviews and Road Tests (2007-1993) Whatever you are researching, you'll find first-hand unb ... Continue reading
Feb 23, 2007
THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: GMC Acadia SLT-1 Engine: 3.6-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 267 hp @ 6600 rpm/247 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 118.9 in. Length x Width x Height: 201.1 x 78.9 x 72.6 in. Tires: P255/65R18 Cargo volume: 117.0 cu. ft. Economy: 17 mpg city/24 m ... Continue reading
Feb 23, 2007
ANNUAL AUTORAMA SHOW COMING TO DETROIT March Hot Rod and Custom Car Show is for Gear Heads By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Did you think that Mater and Lightning McQueen from the Pixar movie Cars were just cartoon characters with no flesh and blood . . . I mean sheet metal and oil? Well, you may be int ... Continue reading
Feb 23, 2007
AUDI Q7 OFF TO CHICAGO No Slippinâ, No Slidinâ, Just Confident Glidenâ By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Itâs often a disappointment to have a competent all-wheel-driver for a test car on a week when there are no adverse conditions with which to have some fun or time to find off-road ... Continue reading
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